natalia

thanks very much to both of you for your responses to my question! i really appreciate it! :-) natalia

heading off to spain soon and would like to get some paddling in either near barcelona or valencia. anybody have any experience in that area of the world? would love to hear what y'all have to say on the matter. thanks a bunch! ~natalia

congrats you guys! :-D natalia

dear peter, how splendid to hear from you! the bride and groom are very happy, indeed. thanks for asking! :-) >Natalia dear, >How is the blushing bride? >I saw your boat this past weekend, gliding about this way >and that in the hands of a handsome, courtly gentleman >with a foreign accent. Now that you’re happily ensconced in >the bondage and discipline of holy matrimony, I suppose you >would like the boat returned without its occupant.

not a huge deal, just wondering when my boat is going to be returned to its home-sweet-home. mr. crangle? thanks!

Also - if you happen to have a portable gas grill and/or portable tables and chairs - those are great additions! We've grilled burgers, chicken and sausages at past solstice potlucks. We at NSPN go all out for our potlucks! You will eat to full capacity if you sample a little bit of everything. ;-) Cheers!

me too. :-)

indeed.

Sounds like fun! :-)

Hi Kevin. Will be there! :-)

Keith, I'm glad to hear that you and John are ok. Natalia

This is a fun race on a tidal river (and the organizers are nice)! Definitely a good time if you decide to attend. :-)

Saw this article in the globe today and was curious what your thoughts might be? http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/...roposed/?page=1

Hey Dee - thanks for posting. This looks interesting!

Hey - I read an AP report re. the weather over the weekend that mentioned two kayakers paddling in the streets of York, Maine. Andrew and Alex - was that you two? ;-)

Hi there, When I first decided I needed my own boat (after renting on an hourly basis the previous summer) I leased a boat from NSKOC. It was an easy and convenient thing for me to do and I ended up purchasing my first boat for the used price at the end of the lease. It's nice because if you decide that that boat is not for you, you just give it back at the end of the summer (September) - no over-the-winter storage issues, either. If you do like it, you can keep it for a fairly reasonable price. I would say this would be a pretty good solution for new kayakers.

Don't forget! It's tonight! Bring your favorite piece 'o' gear... :-)

well i'm sorry i couldn't be there - but glad my boat could! :-D thanks for the report!

I'm dying to hear - so fill me in! ;-)

Nigel can use my Legend. No prob. :-) ~natalia

folks from the saturday class had a grand ole time, too! nigel is an amazing teacher and is also great fun to be around. i learned a lot (and i think it's actually going to stick!) thanks to those who made this class possible - and to nigel for heading to our neck of the woods to teach us! it was an amazing day! :-)